Why Ya Wanna

"Why Ya Wanna"
Single by Jana Kramer
from the album Jana Kramer
Released January 16, 2012 (2012-01-16)
Format Digital download
Recorded 2011
Genre Country
Length 3:41
Label Elektra Nashville
Writer(s)
Producer(s) Scott Hendricks
Jana Kramer singles chronology
"Why Ya Wanna"
(2012)		 "Whiskey"
(2012)

"Why Ya Wanna" is a song recorded by American actress and country music artist Jana Kramer. It was released in January 2012 as the first single from her self-titled debut album, which was released on June 5.[1] Three years later the song appeared as a bonus track on the Target Exclusive of her second studio album, Thirty One. The song was written by Ashley Gorley, Catt Gravitt and Chris DeStefano.

Content

"Why Ya Wanna" is a mid-tempo song in which the female narrator encounters an ex-lover, and asks him why he "want[s] to make [her] keep loving" him. The song is in 3/4 time signature and the key of E major.[2]

Critical reception

Billy Dukes of Taste of Country gave the song two and a half stars out of five, writing that it "packs a surprising emotional punch, but it's weakened away by a grating melody."[3] Bobby Peacock of Roughstock gave the song four stars out of five, calling it "a convincing, catchy slice of neo-trad that sounds as much 1992 as 2012."[4]

Music video

The music video was directed by Kristin Barlowe and premiered in February 2012.[5]

Chart performance

"Why Ya Wanna" debuted at number 60 on the U.S. Billboard Hot Country Songs chart for the week of December 10, 2011.[6]

Charts and certifications

Weekly charts

Chart (2011–12) Peak
position
Canada (Canadian Hot 100)[7] 100
US Billboard Hot 100[8] 50
US Country Airplay (Billboard)[9] 3
US Hot Country Songs (Billboard)[10] 3

Certifications

Region Certification Certified units/Sales
United States (RIAA)[11] Platinum 733,000^

*sales figures based on certification alone
^shipments figures based on certification alone

Year-end charts

Chart (2012) Position
US Country Songs (Billboard)[12] 3

References

  1. ↑ Conaway, Alanna (April 8, 2012). "Jana Kramer to Release Self-Titled Debut Album on June 5". Taste of Country. Retrieved May 1, 2012.
  2. ↑ "'Why Ya Wanna' sheet music". Musicnotes.com. Retrieved 26 November 2012.
  3. ↑ Dukes, Billy (January 11, 2012). "Jana Kramer, 'Why Ya Wanna' – Song Review". Taste of Country. Retrieved May 1, 2012.
  4. ↑ Peacock, Bobby (March 5, 2012). "Single Review: Jana Kramer - "Why Ya Wanna"". Roughstock. Retrieved May 1, 2012.
  5. ↑ Cooper, Brittany Joy (February 15, 2012). "Jana Kramer Debuts Music Video for 'Why Ya Wanna'". Taste of Country. Retrieved May 1, 2012.
  6. ↑ Morris, Edward (December 3, 2011). "Scotty McCreery, Lady Antebellum Top Billboard Country Charts". Country Music Television. Retrieved May 1, 2012.
  7. ↑ "Jana Kramer – Chart history" Canadian Hot 100 for Jana Kramer.
  8. ↑ "Jana Kramer – Chart history" Billboard Hot 100 for Jana Kramer.
  9. ↑ "Jana Kramer – Chart history" Billboard Country Airplay for Jana Kramer.
  10. ↑ "Jana Kramer – Chart history" Billboard Hot Country Songs for Jana Kramer.
  11. ↑ "American single certifications – Jana Kramer – Why Ya Wanna". Recording Industry Association of America. Retrieved March 21, 2015. If necessary, click Advanced, then click Format, then select Single, then click SEARCH
  12. ↑ "Best of 2012: Country Songs". Billboard. Prometheus Global Media. 2012. Retrieved December 14, 2012.
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